Vogue September Issue 2013 Part 2

Grace Coddington styled this editorial.  

Don't you just love Grace?

The unexpected breakout star of The September Issue. 

I haven't read her book yet but am saving it for the winter.

I love her stories behind her shoots.
I always wonder when looking at the editorials which pictures or dresses didn't make the cut!

I would have the reverse problem of the model below.
My bum would split the dress...
As much as I envy her problem, 
I am surprised that this angle was shown...

But then again, Anna Wintour devours hunger.

Can any mums out there please buy this mask and wear it on the school run?

A whole blog could be dedicated to a year of morning school runs to school with this on.

The dresses are nice enough but no real statement pieces to remember...

A princess with common problems.

Her back is acting up.

Now she can slouch now that everyone has gone home...

Move over Rodin, this is the new thinking pose.

One of the features of the iPad issue is that the page literally comes alive.

The center picture was of the model twirling.

Rather neat.

Jumpsuits are the passive aggressive way of saying look at me, 

don't you think?

I think a lovely silk pyjama top with piping with nice trousers or jeans are the most that civilians can get away with.  Otherwise you are a celebrity with a stylist who will most likely get fired the following day or you are running from a kitchen fire at home.

I thought this outfit was J Crew but 

it was the much more expensive version.

Now I can see why J Crew is so popular.

Now I think we all understand the power of brands.
It's a simple and equally complicated subject.
Mercedes itself isn't good enough anymore?

It's the Carine Roitfeld and Stephen Gan version...
Wow. A super brand.
What does this even mean? 
Carine is going to start driving you everywhere?

I love bracelet stacking - absolutely adore it.
But I am not convinced with Vogue trying to peddle me this.

The following pictures are just stood out at me 

with their sheer beauty.

Who says we don't have proper beauties this decade?

They haven't seen Natalie Portman.

This is her fame doppelganger, Keira.
Personally, I prefer Natalie but I thought this whole picture taken by Mario Testino was frame worthy.

Laetitia Casta seems to be working a bit more now that her children are school age.

She smolders more than ever. 

Age suits her.

Whatever your political inclinations, 

you have to admit that Hilary looks great.

Gosh this takes me back...

Remember that time you were the head of new robotics division at the edge of the world thirty years from now?

Good times.

I climbed the corporate ladder the good old fashioned way.

I whacked 'em and walked over the dead body.

Friendly fire.

They even dressed up to get shot with my eye laser gun.

Yep, looks like everyone is dead.
That makes me CEO...

I got quite excited when I saw this feature was shot by Mario Testino.


This romanticizes the gypsy lifestyle and enacts it in a perfect world.

Has Mario not watched My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding?

Mothers with children, please make them watch that after they flip through this magazine.

Makes me want to run away and find the nearest gypsy camp.

I mistaken went to one once that is just next to the Ikea in Wembley.

Tell you that story another time...

Ireland was definitely the theme for this issue.
But this feature was shot by the Annie Liebovitz.


I love her sweeping vistas she manages even 
in relatively close up shots.

 I love this model called Daria.
She morphs so well into different characters judging by her portfolio.

 Oh my gosh, it's that guy from Girls.

Actually, he looks quite handsome and rugged but this is why actors can't replace models.

Via HBO.com

I keep thinking of him in his crap Brooklyn apartment 
being a total loser in his onesie.

 This should be the new official Irish tourism ad campaign.

 The final shot is stunning - almost makes me fancy the guy.
I said almost.

Not only do they credit the clothes but since 
when did Vogue become so highbrow?
Quoting Yeats darling... 
Ooh, raahther.

I might have to subscribe now...